Unit 1 Other countries other cultures Reading(1) 课件（39张PPT）

(共39张PPT)
Reading
Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Pyramid
Italy
Egypt
kimono—
tulip—
Holland
Japan
Statue of Liberty—
Venus—
Greece
America
Shakespeare—
the UK
Taj Mahal—

India
maple leaves
Kangaroo
Australia
Canada
Canada
land of maple trees
1.Which continent does Canada belong to ?
Asia B. Europe
C. South America D. North America
Quiz
Here is Canada
2. Which is the national flag of Canada?
A. B.



C. D.

3. Which is the national flower of Canada?
A. B.


cherry(樱桃） rose
C. D.


maple daffodil （水仙花）
4. What language(s) do Canadians speak?
A. English
B. English and German
C. English and French
D. English and Spanish
the French-speaking
province ----Quebec
Official languages:
English and French
5. What is the capital of Canada?
A. B.


Vancouver Toronto
C. D.



Calgary Ottawa


Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
vancouver
Edmonton


Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Edmonton
Niagara Falls
5. What is the national animal of Canada?
A. B.



Beaver Grizzly bear
C. D.



Polar bear Penguin



beaver
6. Can you name a famous person from
Canada?
Bethune
What is the population of Canada?

Which Canadian cities are mentioned?

Why is Canada referred to as a land of
maple trees?




More thn 30 million people.
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton.
Fast reading
Because there are many maple trees in Canada,and a maple leaf is on the Canadian flag.
When reading a text that provides on a variety of subjects, it is useful to sort out the information into sections.

Reading Strategy
Let’s analyze the structure
of the passage!
Location

Scenery

Modern cities

Niagara Falls

History

National symbol
Para___
Para___
Para___
Para___
Para___
Para___
1
2
3-7
8
9
10
Para___
11
General introduction


Attrractions
and
treasures

the best country to live in

Conclusion
Reading comprehension
Finish Exercise1 of Kekelian on P7

Choose the best answer according to the text
Let's find more details

Para 1~2
Category Description

Location The Arctic is to the north, the USA is to the south, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east and the Pacific to the west.
Size second largest country in the world
Geography frozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forests
Outdoor Activities walk, sail, cross-country ski




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More details
Read paragraph 3~7, compare the differences between the cities mentioned and fill in the following table.
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Major cities Toronto the largest city in Canada; themost multicultural; famous for the CN Tower
Montreal second largest in Canada; second largest French-speaking city in the world; wonderful mix of Old World and New World architecture and culture
Vancouver smaller in size but equally famous; has the biggest Chinese population in Canada; close to the ski resorts
Edmonton a city in the province of Alberta; home to the west Edmonton Mall, the largest pedestrian mall in the world






Reading carefully for the information in paragraph 8~10.
Answer the following questions.
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How wide are the Niagara Falls?

2. In 1896, what was discovered in the north-west of Canada?


Gold.
670 metres wide.
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Writing
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Dear Li Hua,
You are welcomed to Canada.
Canada is ...

Writing
Dear Li Hua,
You are welcomed to Canada.Canada,
whose Capital is Ottawa, is a country
of North America. People in Canada speak
both English and French.
There are many tourist attractions in
Canada，the most famous of which is
Niagara Falls. The waterfalls, the largest




of which is shaped like a semicircle, are
670 metres wide, and fall 56 metres in an
awesome white sheet of water. Millions of
people from all over the world come here
every year.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,